iFixit Finds 2019 MacBook Pro Keyboard Has Subtle Changes to Membrane Cover and Switches Mac Rumors

Apple surprised us with a MacBook Pro refresh earlier this week. 2019 fashions characteristic quicker Intel processors with up to eight cores for the first time, in addition to "new substances" introduced to the keyboard to with a bit of luck reduce problems including sticky and repeating keys that brought on Apple's international restore program.

Apple failed to problematic on the brand new materials, but the restore experts at iFixit have completed a teardown of the 2019 MacBook Pro and determined a "diffused exchange" made to the silicone membrane protecting the keyboard switches.

Whereas the membrane inside the2019 MacBook Pro is "semi-opaque" and "feels like silicone," iFixit says the quilt within the 2019 model is "clearer and clean to the touch." Based on infrared analysis, it seems the2019 membrane changed into made with polyacetylene, even as the 2019 covers makes use of polyamide, aka nylon.

iFixit also located that the steel dome over each key transfer is "subtly extraordinary" as nicely. "It may be a new surface treatment, and/or a tweaked alloy, probable to relieve troubles with durability, bounce-again, or other troubles," they stated.

2018 MacBook Pro elements on left, 2019 MacBook Pro components on right in each image

Beyond the keyboard, the 2019 MacBook Pro has few adjustments, as this turned into simply a spec bump. The pocket book still earns iFixit's lowest repairability score, as the processor, RAM, and flash garage remain soldered to the common sense board, even as the keyboard, battery, audio system, and Touch Bar are glued together.

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2019-05-24 15:12:00Z
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